Tampa, Defense Lawyer
Out-of-town Tourists Charged with Crimes
Florida remains a popular destination for tourists who range from teenagers attending spring break festivities to adults looking to get away to a warmer climate. At The Owens Law Firm in Tampa, Florida, our attorneys have represented out-of-state clients who have found themselves charged with a variety of crimes while visiting Florida.
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While spring break can be good for Florida’s economy, it can keep law enforcement professionals extremely busy. Bars and nightclubs attract large crowds during spring break and those crowds many times get out of hand. Arrests soon follow for shoplifting, theft, DUI, disorderly conduct, or drug possession. Many times, parents from out of the state contact us to provide immediate representation for their son or daughter.
Adults touring our state are not immune to trouble when it comes to crime. They can commit tourist crimes similar to the "spring breakers" and even be charged with solicitation of prostitution, assault, or a more serious drug-related or violent crime. At The Owens Law Firm, we recognize the time constraint in taking care of a criminal charge for someone who resides outside of Florida. You want to get the matter over with quickly and get home. Depending on the nature of the criminal charge, we will work hard to accelerate the process.
Recognizing the need to move fast in a tourist crime case, we will immediately review the information related to your case and talk to the prosecutors. If a quick and satisfactory resolution can be found, we will communicate that to you immediately. Even if you are forced to stay within the state until a final decision is made either through plea bargaining or a judge's verdict, we will advocate for your rights as we would any citizen of this state.
For more information or to schedule an appointment regarding a tourist crime, please contact us.
